The neuromedin U receptors are two G-protein coupled receptors which bind the neuropeptide hormones neuromedin U and neuromedin S. There are two subtypes of the neuromedin U receptor, each encoded by a separate gene (, ).
Selective Ligands Neuromedin U is an agonist at both the NMU1 and NMU2 subtypes, while neuromedin S is selective for NMU2, and is a more potent agonist at this subtype than neuromedin U. Several other peptide and non-peptide ligands are also available for the NMU receptors.
Agonists Non-selective Neuromedin U non-peptide NMU modulators Kajino M, Hinuma S, Tarui N, Yamashita T, Nakayama Y. Receptor regulators. European Patent EP 1559428 A1. Published 03.08.2005
NMU2 selective Neuromedin S
Antagonists NMU2 selective R-PSOP
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